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Question 51 • 2025-2026_MDCPS_1001345_English 2 A-CR

Which situation is an example of symbolism?

Answer
A
comparing a person to a beautiful day in summer
B
stating that an eagle is like a majestic warrior
C
describing how the fog creeps into a town on quiet little feet
D
using the rise of the tide to represent a change in the world

Explanation

Symbolism uses a concrete object or event to stand for a larger idea. The rise of the tide represents a broader change in the world, so it is an example of symbolism. The other choices use comparisons or give fog human-like actions, which are different figures of speech.

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